Attendance

To report an absence, call (562) 869-7301 x5530 (24 hrs)

Reporting an Absence

All absences must be reported by telephone, in person, or by a signed note. Parents/guardians must provide the following information:

Student name

Student ID #

Reason for absence

Date(s) of absence

If your student is absent 3 or more days in a row, you will need to provide a doctor’s note.

Tardy Policy

Punctuality is important for students to learn so they may achieve their greatest academic potential. It is important for students to understand that tardiness to class is unacceptable. Therefore, the students, staff, and parents of Downey High School have implemented the following Tardy Sweep Policy:

Students are allowed 3 notes or phone calls each semester stating why the student is late. Phone calls must be received before the student arrives to school.

Tardy Procedures

When the tardy bell rings, all teachers will lock their doors. Doors will remain locked for ten minutes. Any students arriving late will be sent to tardy sweep. All students outside of class without a pass will be directed to Tardy Sweep where they will remain the entire period. When students arrive to Tardy Sweep, the following will happen: